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Beauchesne Becomes Chief Operating Officer at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center

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Jonathan Beauchesne, a Merrimack Valley native with more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, recently joined Greater Lawrence Family Health Center as chief operating officer. He started on the job last Monday, Feb. 9. “Growing up in Lawrence/Methuen, I have a deep awareness and appreciation for the important role that GLFHC plays in the Merrimack Valley. I am very excited to get to know each and every member of the organization and collaborate to advance the mission of GLFHC in the communities we serve,” Beauchesne said in a statement.

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Merrimack Valley Chamber Members to Network Joseph’s Trattoria

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Joseph’s Trattoria is hosting members of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce next Tuesday in downtown Haverhill for business networking mixer. Besides networking, there will be complimentary appetizers and a chance to win a door prize. The mixer takes place Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 5-7 p.m., at Joseph’s Trattoria, 6 Moulton Way, Haverhill. Admission is $10 each for members or $20 each for non-members.

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Greater Haverhill Chamber Names Atwood Memorial Co. Business of the Month

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Atwood Memorial Company is the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce’s February Business of the Month. Chamber officials noted Atwood Memorial Co., led by Richard Atwood, has been family-owned since 1901 and located in Ward Hill since 1948. The business itself has been providing monuments for families in the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire since 1847. Monuments include carved and lettered granite memorials, slants and markers. Bronze, marble and slate are also available.

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Marquis to Lead Physician, Provider Recruitment at Merrimack Health

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Stefan Marquis recently joined Merrimack Health, operator of hospitals in Lawrence, Haverhill and Methuen, to lead recruitment efforts for physicians and advanced practice providers across the system’s acute care hospital and ambulatory practices. In his new role, officials said in a release, Marquis will work closely with administrative and medical leadership to strengthen Merrimack Health’s recruitment strategy and support the system’s commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care locally. “As the first regional health care system for the Merrimack Valley, we have an opportunity to enhance and reshape care to better serve our communities,” said Merrimack Health Chief Physician Executive and Medical Officer George Kondylis. “From primary care to hospital specialties to outpatient services, Stefan will play an important role in showing physicians and advance practice providers that Merrimack Health is an exceptional place to work, deliver care and where they can truly make a difference in the lives of our patients. His expertise will be integral to further building our talented and compassionate clinical teams.”

Officials said Marquis is a respected and well-known health care recruiter with a strong track record of attracting and hiring high-quality clinical talent.

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Haverhill Beef Plans Move from Downtown to Former Chicken Connection Restaurant

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After 33 years on Merrimack Street, Haverhill Beef is preparing to move into the former Chicken Connection at 242 Broadway. Rick LeBlond, who owned Chicken Connection and kept the property when he closed the restaurant in December 2024, said he spent the last year renovating the space back to the studs and waiting for the right tenant. “I am super excited Haverhill Beef reached out because I think they are going to do great at their new location,’” LeBlond said. “They are the stable type of business I was looking for. And for them the location is more convenient.

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Glenn Becomes Board Chair of Merrimack Health—Lawrence, Haverhill, Methuen Hospitals

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Northern Essex Community College President Lane A. Glenn is now leading regional hospital group Merrimack Health’s board of trustees. Glenn, who has served on the board since 2021 when it governed only Lawrence General Hospital, was elected during the trustees’ recent annual meeting and succeeds Rosemarie Day. She will continue to serve as a volunteer advisor to the board throughout 2026. “Lane is a thoughtful and respected leader who has been instrumental in the unification of our new health system. I look forward to further working with him and the rest of the board as we set a new standard for integrated, community-focused care in the region,” said Diana Richardson, president and CEO of Merrimack Health.

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Canaday Joins Haverhill’s Renaissance as Director of Golf

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Tyler Canaday recently joined Haverhill’s Renaissance Golf Club as its director of golf. As a Class A PGA Professional, Renaissance said, Canaday is known for creating welcoming and memorable golf experiences for all ages and abilities. As director of golf, the private club added, “he is committed to elevating the member experience at Renaissance while mentoring and developing staff, fostering a collaborative team culture and strengthening the overall sense of community within the club.”

He joins Renaissance from Shorehaven Golf Club in Norwalk, Conn., where he served as lead assistant golf professional for more than four years. His background also includes experience at Essex County Country Club in New Jersey, one of the nation’s oldest private clubs, and Champions Retreat Golf Club in Georgia, home of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, where he supported championship level tournament operations. Renaissance Golf Club spans 210 acres and features an 18-hole Brian Silva Signature Course, which blends Scottish links and early American design.

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Attorneys Magliocchetti and Hutchinson Assume Leadership of Haverhill Bar Association

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Haverhill attorney Paul A. Magliocchetti was recently elected president of the Haverhill Bar Association, while attorney Daniel L. Hutchinson Sr. was elected vice president for the 2026–2028 term. In their leadership roles, Magliocchetti, a partner at Sheehan, Schiavoni, Jutras and Magliocchetti, and Hutchinson, founder of Hutchinson Law Office in Haverhill, will oversee the association’s initiatives to support local legal professionals and enhance the delivery of justice within the Greater Haverhill community. “I am deeply honored to be elected by my peers to lead the Haverhill Bar Association,” said Magliocchetti. “This organization plays a critical role in fostering professional excellence and ensuring that our local legal system remains equitable, accessible and fair.”

Hutchinson added, “I am deeply honored to be elected by my peers and I look forward to working with our members to address the evolving needs of our legal community and the residents of Haverhill.”

During the upcoming term, Magliocchetti and Hutchinson plan to focus on fostering open dialogue and collaboration among local attorneys, mentoring young attorneys and increasing continuing legal education opportunities. Magliocchetti succeeds outgoing President Tim Connors and will serve alongside a board dedicated to maintaining the high standards of the Massachusetts legal profession.